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Old 23rd January 2007, 00:02   #1 (permalink)
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Hi,

Has anyone had any dealings with a debt collection agency named 'Debt Collection Services' - registered in Scotland (70 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 3JP) and having a PO box address at 'PO BOX No. 42, West Yorkshire, BD19 3YZ.

I would like to know if they are still trading and if not when they ceased and also if anyone knows if they are/where registered for Data Protection/CCA purposes.

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Just had a look on the 'net and can't find anything relating to the postcodes. However, Lewis Group PLC and Welcome Financial Services use the 70 Buchanan Street address.

Hope this helps

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Hi,

Has anyone had any dealings with a debt collection agency named 'Debt Collection Services' - registered in Scotland (70 Buchanan St, Glasgow G1 3JP) and having a PO box address at 'PO BOX No. 42, West Yorkshire, BD19 3YZ.

I would like to know if they are still trading and if not when they ceased and also if anyone knows if they are/where registered for Data Protection/CCA purposes.

Any info greatly appreciated!

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Same name and they are in Yorkshire

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Many thanks both of you for taking the time to help with my query.

I don't think either of these are the correct one - Yorkshire/Clydesdale bank can't be right because this DCA bought a debt from barclaycard - and the addresses given on the web links kindly provided on the second post are not correct either. the DCA I'm looking for does not have 'Ltd' in the title. I searched the sites again but no results, even the company registration no. was not recognised!!

Never mind, thanks again for your efforts.

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BD19 3 is Cleckheaton, Bradford ... home of the Lewis Group... I pass it every day... they are still in business.... Allan
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Hi Allan

Is DCS part of this 'Lewis Group' then? Do you know what type(s) of businesses are in the group and have you actually seen reference to DCS company on this site.

Any extra info. greatly appreciated.

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Hi Pam ... look what I found:
,,,,Business Services Not Elsewhere Classified,U K Debt Defaulters Register Ltd.,7389,68-70,,Buchanan Street,01924444466,014824 42255,G1 3JF,,Glasgow,

3JF not JP..... It does not appear to be a Debt collection agency... unble to find any thing else about it at the moment but will keep looking .... Allan
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Just realised !! 01924 is the area code for Wakefield, west yorkshire not o far from Cleckheaton
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I rang the number ... it is the CPA ... Credit Protection Association .... they are debt collectors you can find them here:
Debt Collection - CPA the Business Debt Management company UK
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Hi Pam ... look what I found:
,,,,Business Services Not Elsewhere Classified,U K Debt Defaulters Register Ltd.,7389,68-70,,Buchanan Street,01924444466,014824 42255,G1 3JF,,Glasgow,
Hi Allan

Thanks for giving your time to this.

Is the result above a response to a search for DCS or a search for Lewis Group.

I have found Lewis Group info. via google and they have offices in Buchanan St and Bradford.

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Hi Allan

Thanks for giving your time to this.

Is the result above a response to a search for DCS or a search for Lewis Group.

I have found Lewis Group info. via google and they have offices in Buchanan St and Bradford.

Regards, Pam

i did a data search in the adtabase on the first half of the postcode and got 99 suspects this looks dodgy

========================= ======


Registration Number: Z7131900
Date Registered: 30 September 2002 Registration Expires: 29 September 2007

Data Controller: A S P CONFIDENTIAL LIMITED

Address:
UNIT 8 HILLSIDE WORKS
WHITEHALL ROAD
CLECKHEATON
WEST YORKSHIRE
BD19 4DN
This register entry describes, in very general terms, the personal data being processed by:
A S P CONFIDENTIAL LIMITED

This register entry contains personal data held for 2 purpose(s)
Purpose 1
Private Investigation
Purpose Description:
The provision on a commercial basis of investigatory services according to instruction given by clients.
Data subjects are:
Customers and clients
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
BUSINESS OR OTHER CONTACTS
WITNESSES
SUBJECTS OF INVESTIGATIONS
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Employment Details
Financial Details
CONTACT DETAILS
INVESTIGATION BRIEF
INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE INVESTIGATION
RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D)(1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Business associates and other professional advisers
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Credit reference agencies
Debt collection and tracing agencies
Police forces
Private investigators
Transfers:
None outside the European Economic Area
Purpose 2
Debt Administration and Factoring
Purpose Description:
The tracing of consumer and commercial debtors and the collection on behalf of creditors. The purchasing of trade debts, including rentals and instalment credit payments, from business.
Data subjects are:
Customers and clients
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Offences (Including Alleged Offences)
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D)(1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
COURTS / TRIBUNALS
Data subjects themselves
Relatives, guardians or other persons associated with the data subject
Current, past or prospective employers of the data subject
Business associates and other professional advisers
Other companies in the same group as the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Financial organisations and advisers
Credit reference agencies
Debt collection and tracing agencies
Traders in personal data
Central Government
Transfers:
None outside the European Economic Area
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for some reason this did not come up on a postcode search

but FC never gives up so here it is




Registration Number: Z7544140
Date Registered: 07 February 2003 Registration Expires: 06 February 2008

Data Controller:U K DEBT DEFAULTERS REGISTER LIMITED


Address:
ROWAN HOUSE
70 BUCHANAN STREET
GLASGOW
G1 3JF
This register entry describes, in very general terms, the personal data being processed by:
U K DEBT DEFAULTERS REGISTER LIMITED

This register entry contains personal data held for 8 purpose(s)
Purpose 1
Private Investigation
Purpose Description:
The provision on a commercial basis of investigatory services according to instruction given by clients.
Data subjects are:
Customers and clients
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
BUSINESS OR OTHER CONTACTS
WITNESSES
SUBJECTS OF INVESTIGATIONS
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Employment Details
Financial Details
CONTACT DETAILS
INVESTIGATION BRIEF
INFORMATION RELEVANT TO THE INVESTIGATION
RESULTS OF INVESTIGATION
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D)(1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Business associates and other professional advisers
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Credit reference agencies
Debt collection and tracing agencies
Police forces
Private investigators
Transfers:
None outside the European Economic Area
Purpose 2
Debt Administration and Factoring
Purpose Description:
The tracing of consumer and commercial debtors and the collection on behalf of creditors. The purchasing of trade debts, including rentals and instalment credit payments, from business.
Data subjects are:
Customers and clients
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Offences (Including Alleged Offences)
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D)(1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
COURTS / TRIBUNALS
Data subjects themselves
Relatives, guardians or other persons associated with the data subject
Current, past or prospective employers of the data subject
Business associates and other professional advisers
Other companies in the same group as the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Financial organisations and advisers
Credit reference agencies
Debt collection and tracing agencies
Traders in personal data
Central Government
Transfers:
None outside the European Economic Area
Purpose 3
Advertising, Marketing & Public Relations
Purpose Description:
Advertising or marketing the business of the data controller, activity, goods or services and promoting public relations in connection with that business or activity, or those goods or services.
Data subjects are:
Customers and clients
Suppliers
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Employment Details
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D)(1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Healthcare, social and welfare advisers or practitioners
Education, training establishments and examining bodies
Employees and agents of the data controller
Other companies in the same group as the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Credit reference agencies
Debt collection and tracing agencies
Private investigators
Local Government
Ombudsmen and regulatory authorities
Data processors
Transfers:
None outside the European Economic Area
Purpose 4
Accounts & Records
Purpose Description:
Keeping accounts related to any business or other activity carried on by the data controller, or deciding whether to accept any person as a customer or supplier, or keeping records of purchases, sales or other transactions for the purpose of ensuring that the requisite payments and deliveries are made or services provided by him or to him in respect of those transactions, or for the purpose of making financial or management forecasts to assist him in the conduct of any such business or activity
Data subjects are:
Customers and clients
Suppliers
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Employment Details
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D)(1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Current, past or prospective employers of the data subject
Business associates and other professional advisers
Other companies in the same group as the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Financial organisations and advisers
Credit reference agencies
Debt collection and tracing agencies
Private investigators
Ombudsmen and regulatory authorities
Data processors
Transfers:
None outside the European Economic Area
Purpose 5
Credit Referencing
Purpose Description:
The provision of information relating to the financial status of individuals or organisations on behalf of other organisations.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Customers and clients
Suppliers
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Employment Details
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D)(1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Employees and agents of the data controller
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Financial organisations and advisers
Debt collection and tracing agencies
Traders in personal data
Private investigators
Ombudsmen and regulatory authorities
Data processors
Transfers:
None outside the European Economic Area
Purpose 6
Information and Databank Administration
Purpose Description:
Maintenance of information or databanks as a reference tool or general resource.This includes catalogues, lists, directories and bibliographic data. bases.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Customers and clients
Suppliers
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Employment Details
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D)(1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Current, past or prospective employers of the data subject
Employees and agents of the data controller
Other companies in the same group as the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Financial organisations and advisers
Credit reference agencies
Debt collection and tracing agencies
Traders in personal data
Private investigators
Local Government
Ombudsmen and regulatory authorities
Data processors
Tenants
Transfers:
None outside the European Economic Area
Purpose 7
Staff Administration
Purpose Description:
Appointments or removals, pay, discipline, superannuation, work management or other personnel matters in relation to the staff of the data controller.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Customers and clients
Suppliers
Members or supporters
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Patients
Students and pupils
Offenders and suspected offenders
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Education and Training Details
Employment Details
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Physical or Mental Health or Condition
Offences (Including Alleged Offences)
Criminal Proceedings, Outcomes And Sentences.
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D)(1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Relatives, guardians or other persons associated with the data subject
Current, past or prospective employers of the data subject
Education, training establishments and examining bodies
Business associates and other professional advisers
Employees and agents of the data controller
Other companies in the same group as the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Financial organisations and advisers
Credit reference agencies
Debt collection and tracing agencies
Traders in personal data
Police forces
Private investigators
Local Government
Central Government
Ombudsmen and regulatory authorities
Data processors
Tenants
Transfers:
None outside the European Economic Area
Purpose 8
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Purpose Description:
The sale, hire or exchange of personal information.
Data subjects are:
Staff including volunteers, agents, temporary and casual workers
Customers and clients
Suppliers
Complainants, correspondents and enquirers
Relatives, guardians and associates of the data subject
Advisers, consultants and other professional experts
Data classes are:
Personal Details
Family, Lifestyle and Social Circumstances
Employment Details
Financial Details
Goods or Services Provided
Sources (S) and Disclosures (D)(1984 Act). Recipients (1998 Act):
Data subjects themselves
Relatives, guardians or other persons associated with the data subject
Current, past or prospective employers of the data subject
Education, training establishments and examining bodies
Business associates and other professional advisers
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Other companies in the same group as the data controller
Suppliers, providers of goods or services
Persons making an enquiry or complaint
Financial organisations and advisers
Credit reference agencies
Debt collection and tracing agencies
Traders in personal data
Local Government
Central Government
Ombudsmen and regulatory authorities
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None outside the European Economic Area

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they are dormant !!!

that means trouble


ink........ can you do the haRD WORK AND MAKE SURE THEY ARE ADDED TO THE LIST OF DORMANT COMPANIES

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Company Name:

U.K. DEBT DEFAULTERS REGISTER LTD.
Company No: SC170934
Registered Office:Incorporated: 27/12/1996ROWAN HOUSE, 70 BUCHANAN STREET
GLASGOW
G1 3JF
G1 3JF

Company Type: Private LimitedReport Status: Full DataAccounts Type: DormantLatest Accounts to: 31/12/2005Latest Return to: 27/12/2006

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